Train #17, "The Plug", awaits departure.
The inbound Scoot headed into Chicago on a clear morning in April 1971. Lead engine is a Phase I F3A. My apologies for mistakenly submitting the wrong shot for this caption earlier!
This GM and O is headed southbound crossing 3rd and Washington, Springfield, IL, less than 100 yards from the current Amtrak station ,formerly the GM&O and Alton and Southern. My dad unloaded REA... (more)
westbound Joliet Union Station
GM&O 883A has arrived with the "plug" at Joliet. A leased amtrak car has replaced one of the GM&O coaches.
GM&O 883A has just pulled in with the afternoon comuter train to Joliet. The conductor helps a young lady off the train.
